Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Annual leave

Onsite parking

Training program

Career progression

Job summary

Ashley Kate HR & Finance is seeking ambitious Trainee Recruitment Consultants to join our HR and Finance divisions. No prior recruitment experience is required, just the attitude and drive to learn.

You’ll be immersed in a people-focused, sales-driven environment with structured training and clear progression. From day one, you’ll develop market knowledge, outreach and interview skills, building relationships with candidates and clients while benefiting from ongoing coaching, a supportive team

Qualifications

• Attitude, drive and willingness to learn are valued above prior recruitment experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Motivation to achieve targets and develop a long-term career in recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage HR or Finance professionals.
• Source and qualify candidates through proactive outreach.
• Conduct candidate interviews and assess suitability for opportunities.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines.
• Develop market expertise within your specialist sector.
• Support experienced consultants on active assignments.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM system.

Skills

Confident communicators

Ambitious individuals

Resilient professionals

Proactive self-starters

Relationship builders

Target-driven

Job description

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

HR & Finance Divisions

Looking to Build a Successful Career in Recruitment?

Ashley Kate HR & Finance is seeking ambitious Trainee Recruitment Consultants to join our growing HR and Finance divisions.

Whether you're a graduate, have experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, or sales, or are simply looking for a career where hard work and ambition are genuinely rewarded, we'll provide the training, support, and development needed to build a successful long-term career in recruitment.

Recruitment is a people-focused, sales-driven profession that offers excellent earning potential, clear career progression, and the opportunity to make a real difference to both candidates and clients.

Who Will Succeed in This Role?

You do not need previous recruitment experience to be successful with us.

What matters most is your attitude, drive, and willingness to learn. This role is suited to individuals who enjoy building relationships, are comfortable speaking to new people, and are motivated by achieving goals.

The People Who Typically Thrive In Our Business Are

• Confident communicators who enjoy engaging with people
• Ambitious individuals motivated by success and career progression
• Resilient professionals who remain positive when faced with challenges
• Proactive self-starters who take ownership of their development
• Relationship builders who can establish trust and credibility quickly
• Individuals who enjoy working towards targets and being rewarded for their performance

If you're looking for a long-term career rather than just your next job, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Ashley Kate?

Established in 2001, Ashley Kate HR & Finance has built a strong reputation as a specialist recruitment consultancy and forms part of the wider Nicholas Associates Group, one of the UK's leading talent and workforce solutions businesses.

Our consultants work with organisations ranging from SMEs to major national employers, helping them attract and secure outstanding HR and Finance talent.

When You Join Ashley Kate, You’ll Benefit From

• A respected brand with an excellent reputation in the market
• Structured training and development from day one
• Ongoing coaching from experienced recruitment professionals
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Clear progression opportunities based on performance and achievement
• Uncapped earning potential through a monthly commission scheme

This is more than a trainee position. It's the first step towards building a rewarding and successful career in recruitment.

The Opportunity

Recruitment is a relationship-led sales career. Success comes from understanding people, creating opportunities, and building lasting partnerships.

From your first day, you'll be immersed in the HR or Finance recruitment market and supported through a structured development programme designed to help you become a successful consultant.

Your First Three Months

During your initial training period, you'll focus on developing market knowledge, relationship-building skills, and confidence on the phone.

You’ll Learn How To

• Identify and engage HR or Finance professionals
• Source and qualify candidates through proactive outreach
• Conduct candidate interviews and assess suitability for opportunities
• Build and maintain talent pipelines
• Develop market expertise within your specialist sector
• Support experienced consultants on active assignments
• Maintain accurate records and candidate information within our CRM system

This phase is all about building strong foundations and learning the skills that underpin successful recruitment careers.

Developing into a Recruitment Consultant

As your confidence and experience grow, you'll take on increasing responsibility and begin building your own client relationships.

You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Develop business development skills and identify new opportunities
• Build relationships with HR and Finance hiring managers
• Win new clients and grow existing accounts
• Manage recruitment assignments from brief to placement
• Negotiate offers and support candidates through the hiring process
• Generate revenue and earn uncapped commission

With ongoing support and coaching, you'll progress into a fully-fledged Recruitment Consultant managing your own desk and relationships.

Training & Development

We are committed to helping our people succeed.

You'll receive a structured induction programme alongside ongoing one-to-one coaching, mentoring, and development throughout your career.

Our Training Covers

• Recruitment best practice
• Candidate attraction and engagement techniques
• Consultative sales and business development
• Telephone and communication skills
• Relationship management
• Market knowledge and sector expertise

We believe in promoting from within wherever possible and provide a clear progression pathway with measurable milestones, ensuring you always know what success looks like and how to achieve it.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, professional, and eager to build a career in a commercial environment.

You Will Ideally Demonstrate

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence speaking with people over the phone
• A positive and resilient approach
• Excellent organisational skills
• A desire to learn and develop professionally
• Motivation to achieve targets and build a successful career
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in customer-facing roles, sales, hospitality, retail, customer service, or professional services can be advantageous, although it is by no means essential.

Salary & Benefits

In return, we offer a competitive salary package alongside a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and long-term success.

Benefits Include

• Competitive basic salary with realistic first-year earning potential
• Uncapped monthly commission
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Christmas shutdown
• No on-call requirements
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progression

Ready to Start Your Recruitment Career?

If you're motivated by success, enjoy working with people, and want to build a rewarding career in a professional, sales-driven environment, Ashley Kate HR & Finance can provide the training, support, and opportunities to help you succeed.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies.